Essays about: "reinforcer"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word reinforcer.
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1. Cheering versus giggling: two happy stimuli can be used in appetitive conditioning paradigms
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionenAbstract : In appetitive conditioning, a neutral stimulus (CS) is conditioned to elicit a positive emotional response by pairing it with a positive/appetitive unconditioned stimulus (US). This method is useful for studying emotional disorders and emotion in general. READ MORE
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2. Teachers of Greek Model Experimental High : Schools and Lifelong Learning: a mixed methods approach
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakultetenAbstract : Lifelong Learning is a key concept in modern ‘knowledge-based’ society and it is viewed as a commodity, a personal drive or a social necessity. This thesis aims to unravel its many dimensions and the values that are ascribed to it by the teachers of Greek Model Experimental High Schools. READ MORE
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3. Positive reinforcement training for laboratory mice
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : The mouse (Mus musculus) is the most commonly used mammal in biomedical research and can easily be restrained by both hand and by a device. Restraining animals causes stress that not only decreases the animal’s wellbeing, but may also influence the research results. READ MORE
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4. Dependence-induced changes in opioid-receptor gene expression
University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolanAbstract : Using drugs such as alcohol and morphine among others can be addictive in some individuals, and progress into a substance abuse disorder. The mesolimbic dopaminergic system (MD-system) is involved in the reward process during the development of drug addiction. READ MORE
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5. Training techniques used in training horses (Equus caballus) : with a focus on positive reinforcement
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : Instrumental conditioning, the use of reinforcement and punishment, is used when training horses and these procedures may have different consequences regarding animal welfare. The aim of this study was to investigate what kind of reinforcers that are used in training horses and when these reinforcers are used. READ MORE